This Week’s News
Pittsford history found in Brandon Library attic
As part of the Brandon Library clean-out and renovation, volunteer Carol Fjeld discovered a 78-page pamphlet on the centennial observance of the Pittsford Congregational Church from June of 1884.
Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control District prepares for summer
mosquitos’ primary blood-meal necessary for survival comes from birds. High levels of mosquito population can greatly impact bird populations.
Brandon Fire Department extinguishes flaming car
The call came into 911 a little before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday: a car was on fire on Route 7 just north of Cattails restaurant in Brandon.
Brandon SB chooses citizen committee for TM hire; extends TM search until March 24
On Monday, the Brandon selectboard appointed four citizens plus Town Clerk Sue Gage to an advisory panel tasked with helping the board evaluate candidates for the Town Manager position recently vacated by David Atherton and currently held by Interim Town Manager Bill Moore.
Hoax call about ‘shooter’ sends police to OVUHS
This particular case, fortunately, turned out to be a sick prank. There was no shooter. There were no injured children.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV girls finish season versus Rutland
The Otter Valley girls held their senior night as they hosted Rutland for the final game of the season on Saturday. Seniors Kele Parks and Felicity Drew were honored before the game…
Coach Serrani reaches 300-win milestone
Saturday marked a momentous event for many in West Rutland as girl’s basketball coach Carl Serrani celebrated his 300th win when the Golden Horde…
West Rutland girls take close loss at home
The Golden Horde put their 10-4 Division IV record on the line Saturday as the Division III, 10-3, Green Mountain Chieftains came to town.
Two OV wrestlers win in tourney
Two Otter Valley Union High School wrestlers won their weight classes at Mount Mansfield’s annual Jason Lowell tournament on Saturday…
Brandon Bison clash with Proctor Phantoms
The House of Noise was rocking on Monday night as the Otters of Otter Valley girls’ basketball team took on the Proctor Phantoms on 1961 Night. The 4-8 Otters, who were wearing the pre-merger Brandon Bison throwback jerseys, got off to a hot start but…
